Resources

Substance abuse may have a strong impact on transition, retention, and successful employment. Statistics show that 1 person in 10 struggles with addiction, but these numbers are thought to be higher within the Deaf community. Are you curious as to why this is the case? Do you need to know where you can refer a student or client to get help or would you like tools in American Sign Language to help with your assessments and intake process?  This online video explains how detrimental drug and alcohol use and abuse are to transition-aged (and beyond) individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. It includes four parts and covers key topics such as prevalence and research, barriers to treatment, assessment challenges, and treatment options. This video is included in the “Just in Time Training” series that features modules with accessible, concise trainings that provide brief overviews on issues relevant to providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. ASL is the source language for this video; spoken English and captioning are also provided.